Jobs: Executive Director and Communications Intern at EcoFarm

Executive Director JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Ecological Farming Association (EcoFarm) seeks an experienced and dedicated executive director to lead our organization in its next phase of growth and development. We specifically seek an enthusiastic, outgoing, and visionary individual skilled in strategic planning, fundraising, organizational development, administration, financial management, and building partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a sincere dedication to ecological agriculture and food systems.

EcoFarm is a 30-year-old non-profit corporation based in Watsonville, CA, nurturing healthy and just farms, food systems, communities and environment through education, alliance building and advocacy. EcoFarm has a rich history in presenting educational events for both farmers and consumers, reaching a broad and diverse audience in support of our mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Subject to the direction of the EcoFarm board, the executive director will lead and supervise the day-to-day operations of a year-round staff of three and a seasonal staff of ten. The executive director has the following duties and responsibilities:

Vision and Planning

Ensures that the EFA is working under a shared vision and mission with long-term goals and a plan to achieve them

Develops, through a participatory process with staff and board, annual and long-range strategic plans

The goal of EcoFarm communications is to develop and execute integrated, compelling, and creative communications and outreach efforts in order to increase awareness of EcoFarm’s projects, events and initiatives and position EcoFarm as a valuable resource.

EcoFarm Communications Intern

The EcoFarm Communications Intern will assist the Communications Specialist in the following:

* Passion for Sustainable Agriculture
* Major or experience in communications, new media, marketing, or journalism
* Knowledge of website software and content management systems
* Attention to detail
* Ability to self-direct
* Good communication skills
* Dependable and responsible
* Ability to take initiative and collaborate with others

The communications intern will receive a stipend and telecommuting is possible for the right candidate.

The hours are 15 – 20 per week, and the length of the internship is negotiable with a minimum of 3 months.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé, to Marcy Coburn by Friday, March 19, 2010.

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